We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

You'll have...
• Bachelor's Degree. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience designing one or more of the following: Battery structures, and Joining parts including component manufacturing and assembly processes
• 5+ years of experience using 3D CAD software, Proficiency with CATIA V6 (3DX)
• Experience solving open-ended engineering problems
• First-principles knowledge of vehicle attributes as it relates to high-voltage battery design, safety, durability
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of Vehicle Crash and Homologation requirements
• Ability to plan effectively for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented personality with effective documentation and reporting
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment and deal with multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow through
• Ability to develop timing plans for complex programs, understanding of financial evaluations and product costing techniques
• Ability to recognize and manage risk of design with intelligent solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse global team with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have an aptitude to learn and incorporate new technologies

Even better, you may have...
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Excellent understanding of GD&T standards
• Innovative thinker with a passion for sustainability and emerging automotive technologies.
• High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, or similar tools including drawing and modelling practices and methodologies
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP3

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location.  #LI-Hybrid   #LI-MZ1

What you'll do...
• Develop battery structure for future EV vehicle platforms using alternative designs, material systems, and manufacturing processes to achieve best-in-class structural, NVH and crash performance from conceptualization to mass production.
• Develop and mature 3D geometry of the parametric design of Battery Structures
• Develop 3D geometry and design concepts that solve challenging problems while balancing construction, material, and manufacturing methods for the entire system.
• Work with large assemblies to develop concepts for quick CAE analysis and further refine designs for prototyping and production.
• Optimize the concepts and designs with analytical and physical assessments
• Innovate, develop, and improve engineering development processes continuously
• Architect, mature and develop the battery structure architecture from initial product scope and concepts through to design & release of prototype level components and systems that represent future production vehicles
• Create design solutions and aid in the development of the manufacturing process to ensure part quality and performance are meet.
• Develop, study, and implement novel structure construction techniques and drive them to production feasibility
• Participate in design reviews and present design concepts. Make recommendations to improve and refine designs.
• Work in cross-functional environment to identify and overcome technical challenges and meet requirements
• Establish, organize, and track physical design validation targets and test cases for new product introduction. Crash, Abuse Testing, Reliability & Durability Testing, Corrosion Testing
• Innovate, develop, and improve engineering development processes continuously
• Challenge industry standards (as well as our own) to continually raise the bar